General information

Location

United States  

Reference

2024-11251  

Position description

Job title

Wood Procurement Manager

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

To purchase roundwood, chips, wood residuals, and wood waste fuel for Kronospan facilities. The position is also responsible for assisting with obtaining buyers for and the selling of excess chips or wood waste fuel. The position is also responsible for the management of chipping operations and chip transportation.

Requirements

• Negotiate with vendors for the best possible price and service guarantee
• Develop new supply sources as needed
• Assist accounting department in establishing account/credit and terms
• Ensure ethical dealings with all vendors and contractors
• Follow up on receipt of goods
• Maintain positive relationship with vendors
• Receive, analyze, and resolve supplier inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies
• Purchase timber / wood chips to be delivered to the Simsboro facility.
• Organize scale house data collection.
• Manage roundwood and chip inventory.
• Organize outselling of chips when inventories permit.
• Develop long term relationships with various wood suppliers.
• Develop safe operating procedures associated with purchasing wood.
• Manage wood quality to insure favorable wood yield.
• Explore alternate wood supply opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field OR equivalent experience in a timber procurement managerial role

What we offer

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.